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Africa Ascending: Powering Inclusive Growth is a forum on the future of African energy told through the lenses of infrastructure, innovation and investment.

In the interest of unlocking opportunities and achieving sustainable growth for the continent, the event will be streamed live on this page for the public. After the event the video will be available for free.

Africa Ascending: Powering Inclusive Growth is moderated by The Economist’s journalists. Event participants include government officials from Africa and abroad, key business leaders and entrepreneurs who are at the forefront of solving energy challenges.

The African continent is gifted with abundant hydrocarbon resources, but it faces a major challenge to lift the bulk of its population out of energy poverty, explains Peter Kiernan, lead energy analyst at The Economist Intelligence Unit.Read More